Global Payroll Operations Lead | Hybrid & Flexible

Johnson Matthey; Royston, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable technology is hiring a Global Payroll Services Operations Lead to ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery while leading a multi-region team. This role involves defining global payroll standards, managing vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have deep payroll industry knowledge, strong leadership capability, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary packages and hybrid working options, contributing to a sustainable and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Retirement savings

Life and disability insurance

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Deep global payroll industry knowledge and expertise.
• In-depth understanding of payroll technology.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and compliant global payroll delivery.
• Lead a multi-region payroll team focused on performance.
• Define global payroll standards and promote risk management.
• Manage relationships with global payroll vendors.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and Legal for seamless payroll integration.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation.

Skills

Global payroll industry knowledge

Emerging payroll technology

Payroll processes knowledge

Leadership capability

Stakeholder management skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Job description

A global leader in sustainable technology is hiring a Global Payroll Services Operations Lead to ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery while leading a multi-region team. This role involves defining global payroll standards, managing vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have deep payroll industry knowledge, strong leadership capability, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary packages and hybrid working options, contributing to a sustainable and inclusive work environment.